Crime
Dorothy Nolan Elementary and Maple Avenue Middle school on lockdown due to an incident in Wilton
Dorothy Nolan Elementary School and Maple Avenue Middle School were placed on lockdown as a precautionary measure in response to an ongoing incident in the nearby town of Wilton.
Local law enforcement agencies were alerted to the situation and immediately dispatched officers to the schools. The lockdown procedure was implemented to ensure the safety of students and staff while authorities investigated the matter.
Dorothy Nolan is currently in a lockdown as a precautionary measure due to an incident in Wilton. We are working closely with our District Emergency Team.
Building administration at Maple Avenue Middle School wanted to inform parents and guardians that the school is currently under a lockdown due to a situation that occurred nearby. Please be assured that all students and staff are safe.
During a lockdown, everyone remains inside the building, but normal activities continue as usual. No one is allowed to enter or leave the building until we receive the all-clear. However, all operations within the school are running smoothly.
Thank you for your understanding. We will notify you as soon as the lockdown is lifted.
Crime
Suspect Identified in Highlands Ranch Main Event Shooting
The suspect, Crowley-Sanders, was immediately detained at the scene.
Highlands Ranch, CO – Authorities have identified the suspect in the recent shooting inside Main Event Highlands Ranch as 23-year-old Nevaeha Crowley-Sanders of Denver.
She was taken into custody and faces charges of attempted first-degree murder and first-degree assault. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the case will be referred to the 23rd Judicial District Attorney’s Office for formal charging.
It is important to note that all charges are allegations at this stage, and the suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of an active shooter at Main Event, located at 64 West Centennial Boulevard, shortly before midnight on Sunday, February 9, 2025.
Deputies arriving at the scene discovered that multiple rounds had been fired inside the entertainment venue, leading to the injury of a female victim who sustained gunshot wounds to her chest and foot.
The suspect, Crowley-Sanders, was immediately detained at the scene.
As deputies secured the area, one officer encountered a male suspect armed with a handgun in the parking lot.
The deputy issued multiple commands for the individual to drop the weapon, but the suspect continued moving between parked vehicles.
When the armed man turned toward the deputy, the officer discharged their firearm, fatally wounding him. The man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Investigators recovered multiple firearms at the scene and are working to determine the full sequence of events.
Authorities believe the deceased male was connected to the initial shooting inside the building, but his exact role in the incident is still under investigation.
In accordance with standard protocol, the 23rd Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team will oversee the investigation into the officer-involved shooting.
The deputy involved has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the review.
Sheriff Darren Weekly has emphasized the importance of transparency and assured the public that further details will be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities urge the community to refrain from speculation and allow investigators time to piece together the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The safety of residents remains the top priority, and officials commend the swift response of law enforcement in containing a potentially deadly situation.
Call for Information:
Anyone with additional details regarding the shootings is asked to contact the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office at 303-660-7549.